The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-23
Melange.


MeIange.
A cry has gone up out of Egypt. When
the APPEAL man ventured TO do Justice TO
the debutantes in a column article, few
days since, he little dreamed of laying up
awind which should prove very whirl-
wind. Not from the debutantes is the
danger threatened, for they seem con-
tented with their boomlets, but scores OF
older society girls declare that they have
been sacrificed. Between the Scylla and
Chorybdis Of society sets the newspaper
man is in danger of being wrecked. A
bright and prominent society girl met the
writer recently, and instantly attacked
him on the subject.
81 think You have treated the o. gs"
sbamefully. Why do YOU boom the
debutantes, when you know the very per-
sons that need IL are the passi set. They
are the ones that have entertained you;
they are the ones whose wardrobes are in
need Of replenishing, and they need all
the extra assistance in the way OF honora-
BILE mention.
The reporter disclaimed any design to
ignore the rights Of the ''old girls" and
ample apologies were offered the offended
young lady.
The term "old girls" is used adyisedy,
and distinctly means those beyond the
budding" line; II this set needs any par
tcnlar mention, the writer is not aware
OF IL. They have established a reputation,
both at home and abroad, for elegance,
culture and STYLE and in the face Of these
charms, which come with age and which
outweigh all claims Of the debutantcs, Il is
hard 10 see that they have been sighted.
With this brief explanation, II is hoped
the entente cordial is re-established be-
tween the society reporter and the 30. g's."
The ArrEAL man was AN amused listen
er in a conversation which recently passed
between two society girls, in both OF whom
dignity sways rather than abandon. For
safety we will disguise names and save
ourselves from reproach. In relating a
newspaper joke, the expression, "Let 'cr
10, Gallagher" had been used, and Miss
parmelia exclaimed: How expressive
that is. Now, wish I could use IL; but,
coming from my lips, IL sounds 80 stale,
flat and Improbable The reporter si-
lently agreed, for such ruby lips and
pearly teeth, set in a face so fair and fresh
10 look upon, could scarcely give utterancc
10 the common expression. Now, Louise
lets see how IL sounds from YOU. II YOU
car say il any better than / do, I'll give
You new pair of gloves" And Miss
iDuise pechcd her head on one side,
closed one eve, aud the guttcnl "let Ter
-, Gallagher" flowed from lips en-
tlrcly too unsuited. There's Marie VI,
Who says that in such cute.
cunning way IL doesn't sound
4 like slang, but like an original
( Idea. don't want 90 be cute exactly, but
there are some things should like TO say
In taking way. have n friend that sings
'Chippic, Get Your Hair Cut so cunning
ly, but ! might as well try 10 climb We
suyius." The reporters sympathy was
deeply aroused and M prompt, expressed,
and lac suggested several other specimens
Of antique, but "chcstnuts" was the only
one with their style Of beauty, and they
decided to ring the changes ON that.
The summer GIRL" from n remote pc.
Rod, has suffered the ridicule and con.
tempt Of the press for her Incidence, tickle.
ness and general pcryeneness; no one has
yet taken the type unto herself and risen
mp In defense, and probably never will, ~
the worlds opinion Is still the same. Thcsc
girls may be M bad as they are painted
but how about summer men2" II
{ there a type for one and not for the
other? Have the brethren Of the press q
leaning toward their iailings, they never
appear in cold type2 An amusing tale, re
Gently come 20 our ears, suggested the
above. A well known young lady formed
AT the springs this summer pleasant nc
quaintancc with gentleman at assistance
and correspondence has kept alive III,
awakened interest between the two. Som,
time since she received q Telegram
from the correspondent reading, "Will yoJ
be at hope Sunday; will come 10 see you.
There were two engagements on hand 70
that day, and without conjunction the,
were broken. The answer was nashc,
back, Eyes, come; Sunday is yours" Al
expectancy, the young lady waited the ar
\ rival Of her distant friend, but the "sum
mer man" came not; in his place col,
wave from the north swept dow
and lowered the thermometer 20'
Monday morning dawned and neithe
man nor message had arrived 10 dispel IN
yloom. Winter now reigns where cnt
while summers glow shone from TAI
young faco We will simply recall IN
old song which the young lady herse
sings 80 bowitchingly, Trust him moi
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